amuse-bouche
English edit
Etymology edit
Noun edit
amuse-bouche (plural amuse-bouches)
- A bite-sized hors d'oeuvre or appetizer that is served before a meal.
- Synonym: preappetizer
French edit
Etymology edit
From amuse + bouche; a bowdlerization of amuse-gueule.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
amuse-bouche m (plural amuse-bouche or amuse-bouches)
- snack, appetizer
- Synonym: amuse-gueule